Scout Notes: New signings Sead Kolasinac and Alexandre Lacazette both featured in the 13/7 clash with Sydney FC – Kolasinac on the left of a back-three and second-half Lacazette in a central support berth behind Olivier Giroud. Lacazette started up front v Bayern on 19/7 as Giroud missed out with illness.Form Players: Giroud, Walcott (2 goals, 1 assist), Lacazette (2 goals), Iwobi (1 goal, 2 assists)

Scout Notes: Jurgen Klopp rolled out a 4-3-3 for both halves of Liverpool’s 12/7 clash with Tranmere. Re-classified as an FPL forward this season, Roberto Firmino played on the flank before being replaced at the break.

Scout Notes: Jose Mourinho started the pre-season by trilling a three-man defence against LA Galaxy, deploying a 3-4-1-1 or even two up front. He suggested that this would not be the default formation, although also hinted that he would try Marcus Rashford up with Romelu Lukaku in a two-man strikeforce.Form Players: Mkhitaryan (3 goals, 3 assists), Rashford (3 goals), Lukaku, Fellaini (2 goals), Lingard, Martial (1 goal, 3 assists)

Scout Notes: Jay Rodriguez made his debut in a central support role against Slavia Prague on 12/7. Chris Brunt featured at left-back, with Craig Dawson at centre-half as Gareth McAuley missed out through injury. Rodriguez started on the left flank vs Leicester on 19/7.Form Players: Rodriguez, Robson-Kanu (2 goals), Phillips (2 assists)

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